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AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm

Evaluate for causes of secondary osteoporosis

Correct calcium/vitamin D deficiency and address
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal ... Osteoporosis Treatment ... • Recommend pharmacologic ... therapy • Education ... Postmenopausal #Treatment
Table of Weight-Loss Medications approved by the FDA for the long-term treatment of Obesity

Mechanism of Action,
the long-term treatment ... Medications #WeightLoss #AACE ... #2016 #Pharmacology
Medications Used in Hypertensive Emergencies
Vasodilators: Hydralazine, Nitroglycerin, Sodium nitroprusside 
Calcium Channel Blockers: Clevidipine, Nicardipine
ß-Blockers: Esmolol, Labetalol,
Labetalol, Metoprolol ACE ... Medications #Management #Treatment ... #Pharmacology #
ED Opioid Stewardship Algorithm

Opioid Naive vs Opioid Tolerant

1. Patient Specific, Pain Syndrome-Targeted Approach
2. Combinations of Non-Pharmacologic
Combinations of Non-Pharmacologic ... Reduction in Utilization ... Medication Assisted Treatment ... (MAT) and Harm Reduction
Migraine - Preventative Treatments

 • Anticonvulsants: *Topiramate, *Sodium valproate, Gabapentin, Pregabalin
 • Antidepressants: Amitriptyline, Venlafaxine, Duloxetine,
- Preventative Treatments ... Beta-blockers, ACE ... #Preventative #Treatment ... prophylaxis #prevention #pharmacology
Lisinopril - ACE inhibitor used for the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. 3rd most prescribed
Lisinopril - ACE ... inhibitor used for the treatment ... #Pharmacology #Lisinopril
Neurological Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
Acute dystonia - Spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, back
muscles of tongue, face ... risk • Tx: Dose reduction ... months or years of treatment ... months or years of treatment ... #SideEffects #pharmacology
Heart Failure Medications Summary
Inhibitors of the Renin-Angiotensin System:
 • ACE Inhibitors: Benazepril, Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Quinapril,
Renin-Angiotensin System: • ACE ... Digitoxin Heart Rate Reduction ... CHF #cardiology #pharmacology
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment ... beta-agonist = greatest reduction ... as a standalone treatment ... offending agent (ACE-I ... #Hyperkalemia #Treatment
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Chagas Disease (American Trypanosomiasis) in HIV-AIDS
Preventing Clinical Disease
Indication:  Individuals
duration same as for treatment ... Disease Note: Treatment ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... #management #opportunistic ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology